tripled; tripling
ˈtri-p(ə-)liŋ 
1
: to make three times as great or as many
2
a
: to score (a base runner) by a triple
b
: to bring about the scoring of (a run) by a triple
1
: to become three times as great or as numerous
their profits tripled last year
2
: to make a triple in baseball
1
a
: a triple sum, quantity, or number
b
: a combination, group, or series of three
2
: a base hit that allows the batter to reach third base safely
3
1
: being three times as great or as many
2
: having or involving three units or members
triple bypass heart surgery
3
: having a threefold relation or character
worked as a double or even triple agent—
Time
Time4
a
: three times repeated : treble
b
: having three full revolutions
a triple somersault
a triple lutz
5
: marked by three beats per musical measure
triple meter
6
a
: having units of three components
triple feet
b
of rhyme
: involving correspondence of three syllables (as in unfortunate-importunate)
Synonyms
Examples of triple in a Sentence
Verb
He tripled his winnings at the track.
The town's population has tripled in size.
He tripled to right field.
Noun
that triple of terrors for the wintertime driver: snow, ice, and sleet
Adjective
She got a new job with triple the salary of her old one.
He ordered a triple espresso.
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Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Obesity rates have tripled since the 1960s in the U.S., according to a report from Trace One, with over 40% of adults classified as obese.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Jaylin Stewart, who broke out with his 3-point shooting in last year’s Big East Tournament championship game against the Golden Eagles, was responsible for three of the early triples in the first four minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Three women were found dead following a triple shooting at a residence in North Kansas City early Sunday.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
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Verb
In the Northeastern Conference, Bradie Arnold scored three times as Beverly/Danvers tripled up Marblehead 9-3.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 2 Feb. 2025
Obesity rates have tripled since the 1960s in the U.S., according to a report from Trace One, with over 40% of adults classified as obese.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 Feb. 2025
Noun
Welter got the scoring started with a three-run triple in the second inning and a home run in the fourth inning that drove in two more runs.
—Todd Abeln, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Jaylin Stewart, who broke out with his 3-point shooting in last year’s Big East Tournament championship game against the Golden Eagles, was responsible for three of the early triples in the first four minutes.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Kupp won the triple crown of receiving three seasons ago by leading the league in catches (145), yards receiving (1,947) and TD catches (16).
—Greg Beacham, Baltimore Sun, 4 Feb. 2025
Three women were found dead following a triple shooting at a residence in North Kansas City early Sunday.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Triple.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/triple. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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triple
1 of 3 verb
tri·ple
ˈtrip-əl
tripled; tripling
ˈtrip-(ə-)liŋ
1
: to make or become three times as great or as many : multiply by three
their profits tripled last year
2
: to make a triple in baseball
triple
2 of 3 noun1
a
: a triple sum, quantity, or number
b
: a combination, group, or series of three
2
: a hit in baseball that permits a batter to reach third base safely
triple
3 of 3 adjective1
: being three times as great or as many
2
: having three units or parts
3
a
: three times repeated
b
: having three full revolutions
a triple somersault
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